What is the cheapest way to get from Athens to Palermo (Region)?

The cheapest way to get from Athens to Palermo (Region) is to fly and train which costs €100 - €260 and takes 8h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Athens to Palermo (Region)?

The fastest way to get from Athens to Palermo (Region) is to fly and train which takes 8h 8m and costs €100 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Athens and Palermo (Region)?

No, there is no direct bus from Athens to Palermo (Region). However, there are services departing from Athens and arriving at Vicari via Rrogozhinë, Stazione Marittima, Q. Sella-Calefati, Bari and Palermo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 9m.

How far is it from Athens to Palermo (Region)?

The distance between Athens and Palermo (Region) is 1069 km.

How do I travel from Athens to Palermo (Region) without a car?

The best way to get from Athens to Palermo (Region) without a car is to bus and bus and ferry and train via Bari which takes 29h 31m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Athens to Palermo (Region)?

It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Athens to Palermo (Region), including transfers.

Where do I catch the Athens to Palermo (Region) bus from?

Athens to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by Art Tour, depart from Athens station.

Where does the Athens to Palermo (Region) bus arrive?

Athens to Palermo (Region) bus services, operated by Art Tour, arrive at Rrogozhinë station.

What is the time difference between Athens and Palermo (Region)?

Palermo (Region) is 1h behind Athens. It is currently 10:28 PM in Athens and 9:28 PM in Palermo (Region).

Where can I stay near Palermo (Region)?

There are 871+ hotels available in Palermo (Region).

Athens to Palermo (Region) - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Athens to Palermo (Region) by plane, bus, busferry, train, car, ferry, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Palermo Airport, bus
best
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO)plane ATH - PMO
2. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
8h 24m
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane ATH - CTA
2. Take the train from Catania Aeroporto Fontanarossa to Roccapalumba-Aliatrain
8h 8m
€104–260
Bus, bus and ferry, train via Bari
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the train from Bari Centrale to Lamezia Terme C.train Ic
4. Take the train from Lamezia Terme C. to Palermo Centraletrain Ic
5. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
29h 31m
Drive, ferry
1. Drive from Athens to Port Of Igoumenitsacar
2. Take the ferry from Port of Igoumenitsa to Porto di Brindisiferry
3. Drive from Porto Di Brindisi to Villa San Giovannicar
4. Take the ferry from Villa San Giovanni to Messina Marittimaferry
5. Drive from Messina Marittima to Palermo (Region)car
22h 41m
€215–325
Fly to Trapani Airport, shuttle, bus
1. Fly from Athens International Airport (ATH) to Trapani Airport (TPS)plane ATH - TPS
2. Take a shuttle bus from Trapani Birgi Airport to Palermoshuttle
3. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
12h 57m
Bus, bus and ferry via Bari
1. Take the bus from Athens to Rrogozhinëbus
2. Take the busferry from Rrogozhinë to Bari Portobusferry
3. Take the bus from Bari to Palermobus 591
4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
30h 9m
Bus, bus and ferry, train
1. Take the bus from Athens to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
3. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Palermo Centraletrain Re
4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
34h 22m
Train, bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the train from Athens to Paleofarsalostrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Paleofarsalos to Kalambakabus
3. Take the bus from Kalampáka to Vlore , stationbus
4. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Messina - Piazza della Repubblicabusferry
5. Take the train from Messina Centrale to Termini Imeresetrain Re
34h 22m
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Athens Larissis Station to Vlorëbus
2. Take the busferry from Vlorë to Cosenza - Autostazionebusferry
3. Take the bus from Cosenza to Palermobus 582 / ...
4. Take the bus from Palermo to Vicaribus
39h 15m

Athens International Airport (ATH) to Palermo Airport (PMO) flights

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2h 43mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Athens to Palermo (Region).

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Distance: 1,068.7 km
Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Athens, Greece and Palermo (Region), Sicily, Italy?

There is no direct connection from Athens to Palermo (Region). However, you can take the subway to Στ.Αεροδρομιου, walk to Athens International Airport (ATH) airport, fly to Palermo Airport (PMO), walk to Palermo Aeroporto, take the train to Palermo Centrale, walk to Palermo, then take the bus to Vicari. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Athens to Vicari via Rrogozhinë, Rrogozhinë, Bari Porto, Stazione Marittima, Bari Centrale, Bari Centrale, Lamezia Terme C., Palermo Centrale, and Palermo in around 29h 31m.

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